There and Back Again, a Traveler's Tale by some random human you used to know
Happy New Year! And I'm back, not that any of you knew I left. But just in case you have noticed I've been even more silent than usual, I've been in London for the last two weeks, so if I've missed anything I ought to have seen, please do tell me. What's been going on, kids?
As for me, I had a lovely holiday, and am struggling with the back to routine. Also, I'm ill, so that makes it extra unpleasant. Still, can't complain. I did lots of wonderful things on my trip, but one of the prime endeavors was our epic theatre tour of London. And it got me thinking - why don't we talk about theatre more here? I feel like I've seen several of you mention love for theatre, but this should be a thing we're talking about all the time. So, let's go, kids, hands up: WHO HERE LIKES THEATRE AND WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT? I have issued the challenge. Accept it if you dare.
Meanwhile, back to the standard, TV. I spent the second half of my Christmas Day watching specials, and it was glorious. Two hours of Downton Abbey for lolz, followed immediately by Love Actually. Oh, ITV, you spoil me. But is anyone caught up on Downton? I watch it exclusively for lolz and costumes now, which has proven to be a much more enjoyable experience. Anybody want to chat?
AND DOCTOR WHO. Ngl, I had a lot of problems with this episode, but ultimately I'm content to just ignore what I see as the glaring inconsistencies in canon and just focus on the good stuff. And now those of you who haven't seen it yet should avert your eyes, because I must say,[spoiler for those late to party - hey, I've never done one of these before! Fun.]the part at the end with Amy?DEAD. I DIED. Listen, I was watching this in one room with my family, and I DO. NOT. SHOW. EMOTIONS. in front of people. It is simply not something I do. So imagine my horror when I had ACTUAL SINGLE MANLY TEARS COMING OUT OF MY EYES. It was a disaster. I had to snuggle my head into a pillow and then rush off into the dark after the episode ended to wash away the evidence. Raggedy Man, Goodnight - FUCKING HELL. YOU CANNOT DO THAT TO ME. So, yeah, that's a thing that happened.
Not much else to report, really. Just wanted to check in in the new year. And I will leave you with Exhibits A, B, and so on, for why I am having trouble adjusting to normal life. Back to theatre - I must warn you that I am not just a casual theatre go-er, at least not in London. Allow me to demonstrate. We were in London for 13 nights. We saw 13 shows. This is how intense we are. We double up some days so we don't spend our entire trip in tiny British theatres, and let me tell you, double header days are FUN. And now for the bragging portion. This is a list of just some of the humans I have now been in the same room with, watching them be flawless. Listed in chronological order, because I simply CANNOT LIST in order of importance. It is just not possible. You'll see.
1. Ben Whishaw
2. Matthew Macfadyen
3. David Tennant
4. Tom Hiddleston
The latter two were doing Shakespeare. I just. HOW DOES ONE RETURN TO NORMAL LIFE AFTER SUCH GLORY. I CAN'T. I SIMPLY CANNOT. HELP.
This concludes the obnoxious portion of the evening. And I bid you goodnight, and a Happy New Year! 2014. What even.
As for me, I had a lovely holiday, and am struggling with the back to routine. Also, I'm ill, so that makes it extra unpleasant. Still, can't complain. I did lots of wonderful things on my trip, but one of the prime endeavors was our epic theatre tour of London. And it got me thinking - why don't we talk about theatre more here? I feel like I've seen several of you mention love for theatre, but this should be a thing we're talking about all the time. So, let's go, kids, hands up: WHO HERE LIKES THEATRE AND WANTS TO TALK ABOUT IT? I have issued the challenge. Accept it if you dare.
Meanwhile, back to the standard, TV. I spent the second half of my Christmas Day watching specials, and it was glorious. Two hours of Downton Abbey for lolz, followed immediately by Love Actually. Oh, ITV, you spoil me. But is anyone caught up on Downton? I watch it exclusively for lolz and costumes now, which has proven to be a much more enjoyable experience. Anybody want to chat?
AND DOCTOR WHO. Ngl, I had a lot of problems with this episode, but ultimately I'm content to just ignore what I see as the glaring inconsistencies in canon and just focus on the good stuff. And now those of you who haven't seen it yet should avert your eyes, because I must say,[spoiler for those late to party - hey, I've never done one of these before! Fun.]the part at the end with Amy?DEAD. I DIED. Listen, I was watching this in one room with my family, and I DO. NOT. SHOW. EMOTIONS. in front of people. It is simply not something I do. So imagine my horror when I had ACTUAL SINGLE MANLY TEARS COMING OUT OF MY EYES. It was a disaster. I had to snuggle my head into a pillow and then rush off into the dark after the episode ended to wash away the evidence. Raggedy Man, Goodnight - FUCKING HELL. YOU CANNOT DO THAT TO ME. So, yeah, that's a thing that happened.
Not much else to report, really. Just wanted to check in in the new year. And I will leave you with Exhibits A, B, and so on, for why I am having trouble adjusting to normal life. Back to theatre - I must warn you that I am not just a casual theatre go-er, at least not in London. Allow me to demonstrate. We were in London for 13 nights. We saw 13 shows. This is how intense we are. We double up some days so we don't spend our entire trip in tiny British theatres, and let me tell you, double header days are FUN. And now for the bragging portion. This is a list of just some of the humans I have now been in the same room with, watching them be flawless. Listed in chronological order, because I simply CANNOT LIST in order of importance. It is just not possible. You'll see.
1. Ben Whishaw
2. Matthew Macfadyen
3. David Tennant
4. Tom Hiddleston
The latter two were doing Shakespeare. I just. HOW DOES ONE RETURN TO NORMAL LIFE AFTER SUCH GLORY. I CAN'T. I SIMPLY CANNOT. HELP.
This concludes the obnoxious portion of the evening. And I bid you goodnight, and a Happy New Year! 2014. What even.